UChicago vs. UW Honors
I'm looking for any helpful advice to aid me in my college decision...I have been accepted into the University of Washington Honors Program with a full tuition scholarship. I have also been accepted...
View ArticleThe University of Chicago vs Harvard College (Pre-medical studies)
Anticipated major: UChicago = Biological Chemistry; Harvard = Molecular and Cellular Biology This admissions process has been hectic (but such a blessing); at the end of it all I have come down to...
View ArticleHelp! Will my offer be rescinded?
Would my admissions status be in jeopardy if my final semester transcript includes one C+ and two B+s?? Also, how close to my IB predicted grades to I have to be? Not that I'm planning on slacking off...
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago vs Cambridge
Hey friends, I am so happy to get offers to two of my Top choices, Uchic and Cambridge for economics. Sadly, I now have to choose between the 2 and am caught in a dilemma... I know that I'm dealing...
View ArticleWhat percentage of Admitted Students receive Merit Awards?
Wondering how generous Chicago is with these awards. In an incoming class of 1,500 how many will have these awards?
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago vs University of Cambridge
I was fortunate enough to be admitted into both Uchicago and King's College, Cambridge, and although I was initially 100 percent set on going to Cambridge many people have been telling me that U...
View ArticleSpeculation on how Legacy works at Uchicago
This speculation is based on my limited and anecdotal private exchanges with a few parents, but wanted to put it out there to test and see what others thought So far I have heard that Chicago, does...
View ArticleDouble Major Possibility?
Would it be possible to major in both econ and molecular engineering? More importantly, would it be advisable?
View ArticleUChicago Acceptance Rate?
Did UChicago release its overall acceptance rate for this year yet? Also, does anyone know what the most recent (and which year?) early action acceptance rate that was released? I can't really seem to...
View ArticleO-week question
Can families depart Chicago after the Family reception with President Zimmer on the 18th, or is there anything to attend the next day? What was it like last year?
View ArticleLate Deposit Housing
I just put down my deposit for UChicago and am worried that I won't get into any of my three dorm choices come fall. I'm requesting a roommate so hopefully I won't end up in singles housing because the...
View ArticleWhat did you turn down for Chicago?
Title says it all- just curious! Or, what did you turn Chicago down in favor of?
View ArticleWhat did you turn down for Chicago?
Title says it all- just curious! Or, what did you turn Chicago down in favor of?
View ArticleIncreasing International Enrollment at Some top Universities
Percentage Increase in International Enrollment at Various Universities since 2004 based on http://highereddatastories.blogspot.com/ Negative Stanford: -1.37% (Rose sharply between 2008 and 2011 and...
View ArticleJob/Employment Opportunities?
Is there a database of jobs or some other resource for students to find jobs while enrolled at UChicago? What kind of jobs do students usually get, how much do they pay, and how much of a time...
View ArticleClass of 2020 Size?
The UChicago website says the class size for the class of 2019 was 1537. The 2020 FB page had just over 1,700 members two weeks ago and now is down around 1660 since May 1st. Do you think they have...
View ArticleWill I get my offer recinded?
Hi I got in to university of Chicago in the EA round. I'm worried about an online differential equation course at another college (I finished all the math course in my high school Junior year) The...
View ArticleWorld Reputation Ranking #11 vs. U.S. Name Recognition - why the discrepancy?
Hello, this is my first post! Been reading forum for some time and have appreciated all the info and opinions ... Times Higher Education just published their 2016 "World Reputation Ranking" - I realize...
View Articleforeign language fulfillment
if we already speak a foreign language fluently and place out of the requirement, do we just have an extra 3 courses that we can fill however we want?
View ArticleUChicago AP Credit
Okay so I have reviewed the website thoroughly and I still have a few questions. Basically my main question is: Are the General Education Requirements and General Elective Requirements different?...
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